M&S Instore Baker

Compass Group PLC; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Maidstone is seeking a dedicated M&S Instore Baker to ensure smooth operations at a major High Street brand. The role involves preparing high-quality food, serving customers, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a passion for service, and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position comes with competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service and greeting customers with a smile.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions that benefit customers.
• Demonstrates a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Serving customers for a seamless personalized experience.
• Representing a major brand and maintaining a positive image.
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards.
• Operating the cash register.

Skills

Outstanding service delivery

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time-keeping

Reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated M&S Instore Baker to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a full‑time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a M&S Instore Baker, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the food service and helping customers with natural service
• Representing a major High Street brand and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate excellent time‑keeping and reliability
• Have a safety‑first mindset

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2111/96927001/52777051/WJ

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!